WOODEN HINGED PATENT MODEL FOR W.H. BROWNELL’S APPARATUS FOR DEMONSTRATING MILITARY TACTICS.

WOODEN HINGED PATENT MODEL FOR W.H. BROWNELL’S APPARATUS FOR DEMONSTRATING MILITARY TACTICS. Accompanying this lot is an orig Patent Office label, number 206420, inscribed “W.H. BROWNELL APPARATUS FOR DEMONSTRATING MILITARY TACTICS JULY 30, 1878”. An orig Cliff Petersen tag indicates Brownell was from Brooklyn, NY. Also accompanying it is a photocopy of pages from Patent Office book illustrating, describing, and demonstrating the device. This intriguing apparatus consists of a hinged mechanism upon which 24 dowels meant to simulate soldiers are mounted. By moving the hinged mechanism, you illustrate the deployment of wooden “soldiers” in certain military tactics. An interesting device. Complete with its labeled, orig, wooden packing box used to ship and store the device. CONDITION: Wood nicely colored with age. One of the pegs is broken off and three are missing. Included are two extra supports. 4-31846 JJ47 (250-450)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1689	$600.00	WOODEN HINGED PATENT MODEL FOR W.H. BROWNELL’S APPARATUS FOR DEMONSTRATING MILITARY TACTICS. Accompanying this lot is an orig Patent Office label, number 206420, inscribed “W.H. BROWNELL APPARATUS FOR DEMONSTRATING MILITARY TACTICS JULY 30, 1878”. An orig Cliff Petersen tag indicates Brownell was from Brooklyn, NY. Also accompanying it is a photocopy of pages from Patent Office book illustrating, describing, and demonstrating the device. This intriguing apparatus consists of a hinged mechanism upon which 24 dowels meant to simulate soldiers are mounted. By moving the hinged mechanism, you illustrate the deployment of wooden “soldiers” in certain military tactics. An interesting device. Complete with its labeled, orig, wooden packing box used to ship and store the device. CONDITION: Wood nicely colored with age. One of the pegs is broken off and three are missing. Included are two extra supports. 4-31846 JJ47 (250-450) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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